been a long time since i posted in this thread But i urge you all to go out and get a mtb so you can experience the wonders the bush/outback/dirt/wilderness (whatever you want to call it) has to offer.Check out this view

recently visited the new tracks at hornsby. or known as old mans valley. (omv). pretty short track at the moment but has a nice mix of flowy bits with some techy stuff as well to test yourself on. the main loop is the "blue" loop which I think most people could ride it 100%, off the blue loop there is extensions marked as the "black" loop which is where the technical sections are. also a green loop at the bottom for beginners/families. was heaps of people there all having a good time. def worth checking out. a few pics below.

It certainly is a brilliant track. Probably the best in Sydney at this time, in my opinion, if maximising fun is your main criteria for choosing a ride.

Maintenance is done by volunteers. If you're looking for a cross-training core strength workout, nothing beats wielding a shovel and partaking of some trail maintenance. Also a great way to meet good riders and new riding buddies.

Sydney North Off Road Cyclists wrote:There is no trail fairy - OMV is in need of some lovin'Yes. That's right. There is no OMV trail fairy. So we need a couple of hours of your time if you are keen to help us maintain this great trail. If you have done this before, you'd know it is a great feeling to ride a trail you personally have had a hand in carving a berm or laying down rock armouring or trimming back plant growth.

Come join us to do some modifications and maintenance to the South Side trail. There are a few sections requiring stone work to stabilise the surface and drainage improvements. It starts at 2pm and runs until 6pm but come along at anytime and see the site Co-ordinator. Any contributions of time are appreciated.

If you have a decent sack/furniture trolley with biggish blow up wheels then bring that along to cart rock. Bring boots (steel caps ideal) and gloves plus don't forget a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.

Please make a note in your calendar: future maintenance days will be the first weekend of the month (weather permitting)

cool vid, shows all the good stuff out there. I parked at dural and rode the quarry track first then hornsby from there. Was a good way to do it and added in some nice climbing along the quarry track (plus its easier for me to get to dural then hornsby)

Relatively short, but easily up there with the best views in the mountains, and lots of waterbars too Great for a beginner or for a quick ride. Or combine it with another ride in the upper mountains like narrowneck

bit of a gravedigger on the thread here Have been playing with my camera lately, still a massive newb but getting there. Got a chestmount strap in the last couple of weeks so tried it out yesterday on the oaks single track section, not bad, just need to adjust the angle a bit and change the FOV to the wider option i think.

trailgumby wrote:What are you doing Sunday? A mate and I and maybe some hangers on are doing an Oaks up-and-back Sunday morning. Local word is trail conditions are good despite the rain we've been having on the coast.

Now... should I take the GoPro?

PM me if interested.

hmm, was thinking of a bit of mtbing on sunday, if it doesnt rain tomorrow and no rain sunday then could be in for a ride.What time are you heading off?

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